Champion woodchopper David Foster made a return visit to the Mudgee Small Farm Field Days on Friday, though he had to leave the axe at home.
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The holder of well over 100 titles was unable to do any chopping demonstrations because of a bad back.
“You know you're getting old because the medicine cabinet keeps getting bigger,” he joked.
Mr Foster, who was acting as an ambassador for Atlantic Oil, was still more than happy to meet with anyone who wanted to have a chat.
“The kids still come up to me. I enjoy talking to people,” he said.
Mr Foster’s appearance was part of two days of entertainment, displays and demonstrations at the Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC) near Mudgee on Friday and Saturday.
Thousands made their way to the 53-hectare site for attractions including more than 400 trade and agricultural displays, fashion parades, and lectures on topics ranging from livestock handling to backyard beekeeping.
AREC manager Steve Garland said what sets the field days apart from similar events is its educational focus.